The imperial concubine's feelings for the general, her father, were actually very limited. After all, the general had hardly recovered from his illness since he served as the general of the northern border during the reign of Emperor Lingzong.
Even if it happened a few times, the time was pitifully short. But even so, the two of them were connected by blood. How could she not be sad when it came time to say goodbye between life and death?
Seeing that the princess' face was full of tears at this moment, the general stretched out his hand to wipe her away, "It is fate that you and I will be together as father and daughter, but you have to make your own way in the future."
The princess burst into tears and couldn't say anything at the moment.
The general looked at her with affection on his face. This general who always showed his majesty in the northern border was not such a hard-hearted person after all. It was just when facing the demon clan and the countless northern soldiers that he
He can only put away his tenderness. The most taboo thing for a general is indecisiveness.
"As you get older, you talk more. Don't blame me for nagging you. This is the last time."
The general sighed and finally said: "Let's go."
The imperial concubine was speechless. Looking at her father, she suddenly prostrated herself and saluted her father.
The general accepted it calmly.
After that, the princess got up and came to the carriage outside the door. The general watched her enter the carriage, and then watched the carriage slowly leave. Then he slowly turned around and went back to the recliner to lie down. The old steward also came here.
On the side, the general looked at the old locust tree in the dusk and sighed again, "It's really old."
The old steward suddenly said: "I want to return home with the general."
The general didn't look at him, he just shook his head and said to himself: "That's my hometown, not yours, so why are you just following me around?"
The old steward's face was full of sadness and his lips opened, but he still didn't say anything.
"You, you are actually similar to me. After many years of life where you couldn't help yourself, if you could choose, would you choose to live in my house?"
The general laughed at himself, "What does it mean to have a family and a country, and to protect the land and the people? If given the choice, who wouldn't want to live this life at home looking after his wife and daughter?"
"My life is coming to an end soon."
The general finally lay down on the recliner, closing his eyes slightly, with a smile on his lips, as if he was reminiscing about his magnificent life. He joined the army when he was young, practiced hard, stepped on countless monster corpses along the way, and finally became a famous general.
, guarding the northern border for the human race for decades, and made great military exploits.
It’s just that no matter how old a hero is, he will grow old.
No one can compete with the power of time.
In the end, it will all turn into a handful of loess.
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After the court meeting that day, Chen Chao returned to the small courtyard by the South Lake and lived in seclusion.
After gaining the right to carry a sword, Chen Chao expected that he would receive attention from many interested people, and this attention was much more serious than when he won the martial arts test.
Fortunately, there is nothing going on at Zuowei Yamen for the time being, and since he is hiding in the academy, he is still at peace.
It's just that his life in this courtyard has not been very good these days. Xie Nandu practices swordplay every day and has reached another level. These days, he often controls flying swords in the courtyard to attack Chen Chao from time to time. With preparation, Chen Chao
Chao could still dodge those flying swords that were not too powerful, but he couldn't resist Xie Nandu. He never knew when he would control the flying swords for him again, and it was impossible for him to stay focused all the time.
Occasionally, he was even forced into extreme embarrassment.
If it were anyone else, he would have already taken advantage of it, but facing Xie Nandu, he had no way to do it.
That afternoon, while he was thinking about that page in the yard, he suddenly felt a sword energy approaching in front of him. He subconsciously drew his sword and slashed backwards, just in time to meet the flying sword that flew behind him.
Collision, the flying sword was hit, but it didn't fly away. Instead, it got closer.
Chen Chao came back to his senses and slashed with one more sword to contain the forward attack of the flying sword. Then he raised his eyes and looked at the girl under the eaves, and said helplessly: "Aren't you afraid that I won't be able to react, and you will die if you fly?"
Under the sword?”
Xie Nandu recalled Feijian and said, "If you really die, I will bury him."
Chen Chao scratched his head and was speechless.
However, after being interrupted by Xie Nandu, Chen Chao no longer dwelled on the matter on that page. Instead, he came under the eaves and said with a smile: "Give me."
Xie Nandu moved to the side to make room for Chen Chao. Chen Chao sat next to her as a matter of course. He could easily smell the fragrance of the girl, which was a bit intoxicating. However, Chen Chao quickly came to his senses.
He opened his mouth and asked: "After our general passes away, do you think the eldest prince will panic?"
The two princes of the Daliang Dynasty have been fighting over the years, but most of the courtiers are optimistic about the eldest prince. Why? Is it not because he is the son-in-law of the northern general and has a father-in-law who is in charge of the most elite border army in Daliang?
The prince will have the advantage in the battle for the crown prince. The unresolved decision of His Majesty the Emperor in recent years has left many courtiers confused. Since they have married the general, they should have made the prince the prince early to calm the general's heart.
But His Majesty the Emperor did not take the ordinary path, so many courtiers speculated that the General and His Majesty the Emperor were actually at odds with each other.
But now that the general has returned to old age, there is no reason for the eldest prince to be established as the prince.
Xie Nandu glanced at Chen Chao and said calmly: "Is it important to you which of them will be the emperor?"
Chen Chao wanted to say something important, but after thinking about it, he stopped saying those vague words in front of this girl, and instead said bluntly: "That's true, no matter who the two princes are, no matter how generous they are,
I can't even trust them, I can only make them afraid."
No matter who has the knife, it is better to have it in your own hand.
This is something that Chen Chao has always believed in before, but later Emperor Liang taught him another truth, that is, holding the knife is not the end, but the ability to kill is the end.
Xie Nandu said nonchalantly: "So don't think too much."
Chen Chao sighed and said softly: "It's just that the general has returned to his old age, and the Liang Dynasty has lost another strong man in the true sense. I saw him at the Dachao meeting that day, and I don't think he can live long."
Xie Nandu was not surprised. Although she had never met the general, let alone been to the Great Court Meeting, she knew one thing very well, that is, if the general had the strength to spare, he would never return to the divine capital at this moment.
"This is a reasonable thing. The war in the north has stopped, and it seems to be peaceful. But at this moment, we must pay more attention. If the general had not reached the point where he could no longer support himself, he would not return to the divine capital at this moment. Your Majesty is merciful.
It is rare to be willing to give the general a chance to return to his roots."
Chen Chao said with a smile: "Sometimes I wonder, if it were me, would I be willing to dedicate my life to the entire human race?"
Xie Nandu looked at Chen Chao and asked curiously: "So what is your answer?"
Chen Chao shook his head and said, "I'm a little selfish."
Xie Nandu was still not surprised and said: "Selfishness is human nature, and the general does not want to step down early. However, most people in this world are being carried forward by the times, and it is difficult for anyone to live truly freely."
Having said this, Xie Nandu said seriously: "The truly free people are all selfish."
"If you want to truly live your life as you please, you cannot care about so-called responsibilities or obligations. This is selfishness. It is not easy to choose how to choose."
Xie Nandu said calmly: "I have never seen a truly free person."
Chen Chao said: "For me, it's concern. Many people can't let go of concern."
Xie Nandu did not refute.
Chen Chao changed the topic and asked, "I'm going to Jianqi Mountain in a few days. Do you think those people can help me?"
Xie Nandu shook his head, "It's difficult."
Chen Chao had a headache. There was only one family in the world that had this ability, but these people only made swords.
He looked at Xie Nandu and stopped talking.
Xie Nandu understood what he wanted to say, shook his head and said, "I have no acquaintances."
Chen Chao still wanted to speak.
Xie Nandu added: "It's impossible for the teacher to help you, and I won't ask him."
Chen Chao was completely speechless.
Xie Nandu suddenly joked: "How about when you set foot on Wangyou and become a peerless warrior like His Majesty, and then climb the Jianqi Mountain, if they don't agree, you will punch them on top of the mountain with one punch?"
Chen Chao was stunned and murmured: "Then how many sword cultivators in the world will chase me and kill me?"
Jianqi Mountain is able to gain a foothold in Fangwai because of its incestuous relationship with countless sword cultivators. It is rumored that the master of Jianqi Sect also took swords from Jianqi Mountain. If Chen Chao really does this, he will probably be with him.
Half of the sword cultivators in the world have become enemies, and there are many sword immortals among them.
Xie Nandu smiled and said: "Senior Brother Liu's sword was also taken from Jianqi Mountain, and of course, from me."
Chen Chao smiled bitterly and said: "To tell you the truth, I also know someone. By the time I get to that point, he will probably be a swordsman long ago."
Talking about Liu Banbi, Chen Chao also felt a headache. This swordsman was not someone to be trifled with.
"I think even Your Majesty would have some headaches when facing four sword immortals." Chen Chao sighed, not to mention it's not just four swordsmen at all!
Xie Nandu said: "But your Majesty will definitely not worry about this kind of thing. Just go and go. What are you afraid of?"
Chen Chao was silent. He didn't know how many years it would take to become a warrior like Emperor Liang.
Xie Nandu suddenly said: "Before the general leaves the capital, I guess he will meet with you."
Chen Chao was startled and a little confused.
"Whether I'm recruiting you for the eldest prince or out of curiosity about you, you can't escape this side."
Chen Chao said irritably: "Then I can't hide?"
Xie Nandu nodded and said: "Okay, anyway, you are now jealous of countless military attachés. If you don't respect the reputation of this veteran general with outstanding achievements, you can think about your future situation yourself."
Chen Chao cursed: "I'm afraid of you."
Xie Nandu said nothing.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
Liu Ye quickly went to open the door there and quickly got back an invitation.
She returned to the eaves and handed the invitation to Xie Nandu.
Xie Nandu took a look and joked: "You can't hide now."
